Need some advice , thanks in advance 😃

ApolloDj2018
ApolloDj2018 Posts: 111 Member
edited November 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Started healthy eating and going to a couple of fitness classes 10 weeks ago but one of my classes have finished now so i want to join a gym to keep active , what I want to ask is instead of going in doing all the wrong things I'd like some advice on what machines to use how long a session etc etc , many thanks in advance 😉

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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Couldn’t you hire a Personal Trainer for a couple of sessions?
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    ApolloDj2018 wrote: »
    Started healthy eating and going to a couple of fitness classes 10 weeks ago but one of my classes have finished now so i want to join a gym to keep active , what I want to ask is instead of going in doing all the wrong things I'd like some advice on what machines to use how long a session etc etc , many thanks in advance 😉

    Every gym I have belonged to offers a couple of free orientation sessions with a personal trainer. Usually one is a fitness assessment and then the second is discussing specific exercises and how to properly use the equipment. If you have a couple of options for gyms, that is one thing to look for when choosing.
  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    what they said above re getting a gym PT to show you around.

    but also, go onto bodybuilding.com for example and you can download workouts from there and then watch on YouTube how to actually perform the moves - Scott HErman Fitness is a great channel. BUT - you REALLY should learn the basics from an actual proper trainer person because of form being so important.

  • belleflop
    belleflop Posts: 154 Member
    Honestly, just check youtube or other reputable websites with LOTS of good information on on proper form or workout routines. PT's sessions (if they are free) are also good if you are new to a gym and just want to get familiar, just remember their job is not to get you healthy and then have you leave, but to sell you a product of continuous services to make money. Yes, sure, some see it differently and will push you to succeed, but most don't and will gladly take your money and not challenge you.
  • ApolloDj2018
    ApolloDj2018 Posts: 111 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    ApolloDj2018 wrote: »
    Started healthy eating and going to a couple of fitness classes 10 weeks ago but one of my classes have finished now so i want to join a gym to keep active , what I want to ask is instead of going in doing all the wrong things I'd like some advice on what machines to use how long a session etc etc , many thanks in advance 😉

    Every gym I have belonged to offers a couple of free orientation sessions with a personal trainer. Usually one is a fitness assessment and then the second is discussing specific exercises and how to properly use the equipment. If you have a couple of options for gyms, that is one thing to look for when choosing.

    Thank you 😉
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Can you share a list of the machines available to you? That would make it easier for people to suggest which ones to use.
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